98 accord troubleshooting

[clumsy_smurf]

buddys dad picked up a bone stock 98 accord but is having trouble so i figured id ask yall for help, so with that said...the car wont start until u give it some gas, but after that it runs great. could it be a sensor on the tb or.??

[1moreaccord]

Does it start up for a split second but then stumble and die? And you have to catch it with high revs before it stumbles and dies? Or something else?

[clumsy_smurf]

starts then dies.

[D3UC3S]

Do you hear the fuel pump prime?

[clumsy_smurf]

yes the fuel pump works. the car runs good after u give it gas. im thinking tps or a clogged injector???

[1moreaccord]

starts then dies.

Hmm.. Not sure what it is BUT -

In our Acura TL (J series family engine w/ur accord) in the winter time when gas stations switch to winter blend fuel apparently the gas separates with the engine temps after the car is warmed up then shut off. When you try to start it again it will start for a split second then stumble and die unless you feed it gas with the accelerator. When pumps switch back to summer blend no more problems. (Since we've been on summer a while probably not it)

Second thing : Could be clogged EGR ports?

[gsrteg]

Try cleaning the inside of the throttle body, by removing the intake components. Then open up the butterfly, and use a toothbrush with some throttle body cleaner/brake cleaner and clean up the gunk. Make sure you inspect your spark plugs and wires too.

[clumsy_smurf]

ok ill try it

[hondaxpurt]

could be idle air control valve issue not letting it idle.

[clumsy_smurf]

i havent had time to try anything but ill def try everything yall are saying